Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Ariyadhamma Lokum the Sixth – Commemorating 12 Years Since the Passing of Khruba Boontha Yatikro
A memorial service on May 2 honored Khruba Boontha Yatikro, a revered Buddhist master and former abbot of Wat Chedi Sam Yod in Lamphun Province, who passed away 12 years ago after a lifetime devoted to strict monastic discipline and forest
Gold Casting Artisan Clarifies 50-Baht Golden Buddha Relic: Insists Work Was Completed and Handed Over, Requests Internal Inspection
A master goldsmith denies switching a 50-baht golden Buddha relic with brass, claiming he completed the work and handed it over to the temple in 2016, and has requested the relic be cut open for internal inspection to prove it contains gold
Wave Sarin and Bung Bai Jade Open Up About Their Love Life: Didn't Know He Was a Hotel Owner, Overcoming 'My Love Isn't Pleased'
Thai celebrities Wave Sarin and Bung Bai Jade revealed how they overcame family disapproval and relationship struggles, including arguments that left Bung emotionally traumatized, during an appearance on Club Friday Show.
Afraid of Going to Prison Without Knowing It! Chetsad Smile Buffalo Asks the Person Who Transferred Money to the Wrong Account
Drummer Chetsad Smile Buffalo seeks the person who accidentally transferred 13,800 baht to his account, saying he'll report it to police to avoid unknowingly facing legal trouble.
Thai Country Star Hai Apapar Performs Merit-Making at Home, Spotting Sacred Water Vessel Numbers During Ceremony—Lottery Enthusiasts Nail Exact Winning Numbers
Thai country star Hai Apapar held a merit-making ceremony at her home on April 30, which lottery enthusiasts later analyzed for lucky numbers spotted in sacred water vessels during the ritual.
Gaem and Aff Deliver Spectacular Performance at Cover Night Live: Gatsby Gala
Singers Gaem and Aff delivered a high-energy cover performance at Greenwave 106.5 FM's free concert at Muang Thai Ratchadamri Theater, closing with an electrifying duet of "Burn.
Kasetsart University's 'KU Aerobic for the People' Invites Bangkok Residents to Get Fit and Healthy—Free of Charge!
Kasetsart University launches free weekly aerobic classes every Friday at Star Plaza, open to Bangkok residents of all ages seeking to improve fitness and health. The wellness initiative drew over 300 participants at its debut and aims to r
Donate 50 Baht and Receive Premium Japanese Export Bananas at Renowned Temple on National Labor Day
Wat Tha Pha in Ratchaburi distributed premium Japanese export bananas to devotees on National Labor Day for 50-baht donations, with the fruit supplied by Thai restaurant owners in Japan whose shipment ripened unexpectedly in the heat.
80-Year-Old 'Elvis Thailand' Transforms with Anti-Aging Facelift Surgery, Now Looks Like a Movie Star
An 80-year-old Thai man known as "Elvis Thailand" underwent a full facelift surgery and now looks noticeably younger, fulfilling his dream of maintaining a youthful appearance despite his age.
Dormitory Resident Shocked by 6,966 Baht Electric Bill Using Only Air Conditioning at Night and One Computer—Is This Normal?
A Ko Lanta dormitory resident's 6,966-baht electric bill—nearly double her room rent—has sparked online outrage, with commenters blaming either an ancient, inefficient air conditioner or a faulty meter.
Jass Teaches His Daughter to Give Clear Answers After Thang Thai Faces Questions About Her Dad's Wealth
Entertainer Jass teaches his daughter Thang Thai to give straightforward answers about their family's wealth, telling curious peers they're "middle class," while preparing her to handle social media criticism with emotional resilience.
Gaze into the Mystic Sage Pool: Lucky Number Pairs Float Above Water Surface
Devotees gathered at an ashram in Ayutthaya's Bang Sai District on April 30 to seek blessings and worship sacred shrines, with lottery enthusiasts studying candle wax patterns in a sacred pool for lucky numbers during Thai New Year.